[NFBC-SFV] Chapter Meeting Location

Thu Sep 13 19:21:35 UTC 2018

Hello all,

While I personally don’t mind the change of location and even the time, I am not in favor of this change if it means that we are going to ultimately lose member participation. As many of us know, it took a lot of hard work, effort, and dedication to grow our chapter to the thriving success that it is today and I would really hate to lose that.

Regarding contributions to making things easier vis-à-vis clean up after meetings, I am not opposed to members who wish to voluntarily do so make contributions toward helping with cleanup, if this is going to be a long-term need, perhaps we need to discuss the possibility of at least some of the funds necessary coming from the chapter treasury.

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> On Sep 13, 2018, at 2:52 PM, Sheila Biglang-Awa via NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello. I agree with Lynne, to share a few bucks for the expenses.
> Hopefully, someone would have a thought  of a sharing  to help out in cleaning.
> I agree with nancy’s  input.
> In any places, whether it’s free of rent or with rent, we have to consider the rules and policies of bringing food /  refreshments. Policies such as the cleanliness of the place.. keeping it spic and span… and etc.
>  
> Just my 2 cents. Have a  beautiful week!
>  
> Sheila Marie B.C.
> 818.404.7646
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> From: NFBC-SFV [mailto:nfbc-sfv-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nancy Urquilla via NFBC-SFV
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 11:12 AM
> To: Biglang-Awa, Sheila <sheilab370c at gmail.com>
> Cc: Nancy Urquilla <urquilla186 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBC-SFV] Chapter Meeting Location
>  
> Hello Robert,
> 
> Refreshments is not very important; however, it gives the chapter a sense of unity. I guess what I'm trying to say here is that it brings us closer as a chapter in the sense that someone is kind enough to bring something that they wanted to share with the rest of us.
>  
> As per your question of the possible meeting location, I would prefer to keep meeting in the morning. Meeting from 10 to noon still allows you to do other things in the afternoon if you need to. In addition, I would hate to see some of our chapter members go because they wouldn't be able to attend due to the time change.
>  
> I like Lynne's idea of contributing a little bit of money to help you guys with the expenses. I know that not all of us would be able to do this but I would be more than happy to pitch in until we are able to find a place that will accommodate the chapter's needs.
>  
> Best,
> Nancy
> 
> On Sep 13, 2018, at 10:22 AM, Portia Latieff Mason via NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It is definitely too far for me as well.
>  
>  
> From: NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sharon Watson via NFBC-SFV
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 4:26 AM
> To: Portia Mason <knitangelpm at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Sharon Watson <swatsonmsw at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [NFBC-SFV] Chapter Meeting Location
>  
> Hello Robert,
>  
> I am up early to get ready with Joe for work as usual during the week.  Our weekend days off are important to us.  It is 50 miles to your house and, although this is far,  morning works because the day is not over when we get home from the meeting at about 2:00 P.M.  Chatsworth is 60 miles away and the afternoon will not work for us as the whole day will be pretty much done after traveling 120 miles and going to a later meeting.  We vote “No” on this suggestion.  We love our chapter so we choose to come the 100 miles and spend time with you all.  The refreshments are a way of enjoying each other’s company and I think that this sharing would be missed.  We never mind bringing refreshments when it is our turn.  If the meeting gets changed to afternoons in Chatsworth, Joe and I will be regretfully forced to find another chapter.  San Fernando Chapter will be much missed as I hope that we will be missed.  
>  
> Sincerely,
>  
> Sharon and Joe
>  
> From: NFBC-SFV [mailto:nfbc-sfv-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Stigile via NFBC-SFV
> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10:46 PM
> To: Watson, Sharon
> Cc: Robert Stigile
> Subject: [NFBC-SFV] Chapter Meeting Location
>  
> Hello All,
> I need everyone's input on the possibility of a new location for our monthly Chapter meeting.
> I have run this by the board, and have mixed reactions.
> A new location has been found in Chatsworth, at the Train station.
> The facility has someone meeting in the morning, so we could not meet until 2:30 in the afternoon.
> Besides the late start to our meeting, we would not be able to have refreshments, as the facility will not allow it.
> I need to know if meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon is too late in the day, and if refreshments is something you really like.
> I need to know by the beginning of next week, as I would need to go and sign paperwork if we are going to change, but if members prefer early meetings, then we will continue for the time being at my home.
> Thank you,
> knowledge
> 
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